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Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson (January 21, 1824 – May 10, 1863) was a general officer in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. He played a prominent role in nearly all military engagements in the Eastern theater of the war until his death. Military historians regard him as one of the most gifted tactical commanders in U.S. history. Born in what was then part of Virginia (now in West Virginia), Jackson received an appointment to the United States Military Academy, graduating in the class of 1846. He served in the United States Army during the Mexican–American War, distinguishing himself at the Battle of Chapultepec. From 1851 to 1861, he taught at the Virginia Military Institute. When Virginia seceded from the United States in May 1861 after the Battle of Fort Sumter, Jackson joined the Confederate States Army. He distinguished himself commanding a brigade at the First Battle of Bull Run in July, providing crucial reinforcements and beating back a fierce Union assault. Thus Barnard Elliott Bee Jr. compared him to a "stone wall", which became his enduring nickname. He performed exceptionally well in various campaigns over the next two years. On May 2, 1863, Jackson was accidentally shot by Confederate pickets. He lost his left arm to amputation. Weakened by his wounds, he died of pneumonia eight days later. His death proved a severe setback for the Confederacy. After Jackson's death, his military exploits developed a legendary quality, becoming an important element of the pseudohistorical ideology of the "Lost Cause". Ancestry Thomas Jonathan Jackson was a great-grandson of John Jackson (1715/1719–1801) and Elizabeth Cummins (also known as Elizabeth Comings and Elizabeth Needles) (1723–1828). John Jackson was an Irish Protestant from Coleraine, County Londonderry, Ireland. While living in London, England, he was convicted of the capital crime of larceny for stealing £170; the judge at the Old Bailey sentenced him to seven years penal transportation. Elizabeth, a strong, blonde woman almost 6 feet (180 cm) tall, born in London, was also convicted of felony larceny in an unrelated case for stealing 19 pieces of silver, jewelry, and fine lace, and received a similar sentence. They both were transported on the merchant ship Litchfield, which departed London in May 1749 with 150 convicts. John and Elizabeth met on board and were in love by the time the ship arrived at Annapolis, Maryland. Although they were sent to different locations in Maryland for their bond service, the couple married in July 1755. The family migrated west across the Blue Ridge Mountains to settle near Moorefield, Virginia (now West Virginia) in 1758. In 1770, they moved farther west to the Tygart Valley. They began to acquire large parcels of virgin farming land near the present-day town of Buckhannon, including 3,000 acres (12 km2) in Elizabeth's name. John and his two teenage sons were early recruits for the American Revolutionary War, fighting in the Battle of Kings Mountain on October 7, 1780; John finished the war as captain and served as a lieutenant of the Virginia militia after 1787. While the men were in the Army, Elizabeth converted their home to a haven, "Jackson's Fort", for refugees from Indian attacks. John and Elizabeth had eight children. Their second son was Edward Jackson (1759–1828), and Edward's third son was Jonathan Jackson, Thomas's father. Jonathan's mother died on April 17, 1796. Three years later, on October 13, 1799, his father married Elizabeth Wetherholt, and they had nine more children. Early life Early childhood Thomas Jackson was born in the town of Clarksburg, Harrison County, Virginia, on January 21, 1824. He was the third child of Julia Beckwith (née Neale) Jackson (1798–1831) and Jonathan Jackson (1790–1826), an attorney. Both of Jackson's parents were natives of Virginia. The family already had two young children and were living in Clarksburg, in what is now West Virginia, when Thomas was born. He was named for his maternal grandfather. There is some dispute about the actual location of Jackson's birth. A historical marker on the floodwall in Parkersburg, West Virginia, claims that he was born in a cabin near that spot when his mother was visiting her parents who lived there. There are writings which indicate that in Jackson's early childhood, he was called "The Real Macaroni", though the origin of the nickname and whether it really existed are unclear. Thomas's sister Elizabeth (age six) died of typhoid fever on March 6, 1826, with two-year-old Thomas at her bedside. His father also died of a typhoid fever on March 26, 1827, after nursing his daughter. Jackson's mother gave birth to his sister Laura Ann the day after Jackson's father died. Julia Jackson thus was widowed at 28 and was left with much debt and three young children (including the newborn). She sold the family's possessions to pay the debts. She declined family charity and moved into a small rented one-room house. Julia took in sewing and opened a private school to support herself and her three young children for about four years. In 1830, Julia Neale Jackson remarried, against the wishes of her friends. Her new husband, Captain Blake B. Woodson, an attorney, did not like his stepchildren. Warren, Julia's eldest son, moved to live with his uncle Alfred Neale near Parkersburg, and at the age of sixteen, he was hired to teach in Upshur County. Julia moved to Fayette County with her other two children, Thomas and Laura. Julia remained in such poor health, and caring for the children was such a strain on her strength, that she agreed to let their Grandmother Jackson take them to her home in Lewis County, about four miles north of Weston, where she lived with her unmarried daughters and sons. One of these sons was sent to Fayette County to care for the children by the grandmother. When he arrived and the purpose of his visit was revealed, there was quite a commotion among the children, who were very reluctant to leave their mother. Thomas, now six years old, slipped away to the nearby woods, where he hid, only returning to the house at nightfall. After a day or two of coaxing and numerous bribes, the uncle finally persuaded the children to make the trip, which took several days, with the help of their mother. When they arrived at their destination, they became the pets of an indulgent grandmother, two maiden aunts, and several bachelor uncles, all of whom were known for their great kindness of heart and strong family attachment. Thomas and Laura were indulged in every way, and to an extent well calculated to spoil them. In August 1835, Thomas and Laura's grandmother died. The following year, after giving birth to Thomas's half-brother Willam Wirt Woodson, Julia died of complications, leaving her three older children orphaned. Julia was buried in an unmarked grave in a homemade coffin in Westlake Cemetery along the James River and Kanawha Turnpike in Fayette County within the.... Discover the J A Jackson popular books. Find the top 100 most popular J A Jackson books.
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They Called Him Stonewall
Burke DavisThe New York Times–bestselling biography of the South’s most brilliant and audacious military commander: “Completely fascinating” (Kirkus Reviews). With the exception of Rober...
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New York Scandal
Rhyannon Byrd'I was on the edge of my seat from page one all the way to the end. You must read this book!' Susan Stoker, New York Times bestselling author'A steamy read, with a dash of intrigui...
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The Wedding from Hell Bind-Up
J.R. Ward#1 New York Times bestselling author J.R. Ward’s The Wedding From Hell is an exclusive threepart prequel to her standalone suspense novel Consumed. Taking us back to where it all s...
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First Light
Philip R. CraigDiscover the first Brady Coyne and J.W. Jackson mystery with this compelling novel following two old friends who suspect that there’s a dangerous killer on the loose on the picture...
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Cavalryman of the Lost Cause
Jeffry D. WertCavalryman of the Lost Cause is the first major biography in decades of the famous Confederate general J. E. B. Stuart. Based on research in manuscript collections, personal memoir...
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The Wolf
J.R. WardReturn to the sizzling glymera’s prison camp in this dark and sexy second novel in the new Black Dagger Brotherhood Prison Camp spinoff series from the #1 New York Times bestsellin...
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The Book of Pet Love and Loss
Sara BaderA powerful collection of quotations by writers, leaders, and legends on the pain of losing a pet and overcoming grief.An animal’s love is deep, uncomplicated, unconditional, and fo...
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A Stranger Here Below
Charles FergusFor fans of C.J. Box's Joe Pickett series, a fabulous historical mystery series set in early America. “Deeply imagined and intricately plotted, A Stranger Here Below mar...
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Live by the Sun, Love by the Moon
J.T JacksonAt first glance, Luna Stone seems to have a normal nineteen year old girl’s life. She goes to college, studying for psychology. Works at a coffeehouse. But Luna’s life is far from ...
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Bored of the Rings
The Harvard LampoonFrom the legendary comedic scholars who illuminated the tour de force Twilight so brilliantly in the New York Times bestselling Nightlight comes The Hunger Pains, a hilarious sendu...
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The Battles of Tolkien
David DayThe perfect Father's Day giftTolkien's works are punctuated by dramatic and explosive battles. Men versus Orcs, Elves versus Sauron, Goblins versus Dwarves the history of Middleea...
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Lover Arisen
J.R. WardTrue love brings a deadly threat to the Black Dagger Brotherhood in this sizzling new novel in J.R. Ward’s #1 New York Times bestselling series.Possessed by the demon Devina, Balth...
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The 9th Fortress
JP JACKSONDetective Daniel Fox has just met with a grizzly end. The dawn of his afterlife is where our story begins.To redeem his soul and earn a place in Heaven, Daniel must first venture t...
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Lassiter
J.R. WardDestiny, duty, and desire clash in this epic new novel in J.R. Ward’s #1 New York Times bestselling Black Dagger Brotherhood series.Lassiter, the fallen angel, is too good at the s...
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Second Sight
Philip R. Craig & William G. TapplyPhilip R. Craig and William G. Tapply veteran mystery novelists and longtime fishing buddies are back with a second joint novel starring their respective series heroes, J. W. Jac...
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The Cold Room
J.T. EllisonHe can only truly love her once her heart stops… Dive in to the next stunning thriller in the Taylor Jackson series by New York Times bestselling author J.T. Ellison.Homicide detec...
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The Grand Hotel
J. A. JacksonThe Grand Isle Ball is the setting. Set at the surreal, imaginary San Jose Hotel in 1987. Where no family is a stranger to the intrigue, seduction, and scandal.The Grand Hotel star...
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A Likely Story
Leigh McMullan AbramsonCBS New York Book Club with Mary Calvi and Belletrist Book Club Pick“Raw, complex, and utterly unforgettable.” Fiona Davis, New York Times bestselling authorThe only child of a fam...
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VJ
Nina Blackwood, Mark Goodman, Alan Hunter & Martha QuinnIn this “highly entertaining snapshot of a wildfrontier moment in pop culture” (Rolling Stone), discover the wild and explosive true story of the early years of MTV directly from t...
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Judas Kiss
J.T. EllisonIt was a murder made for TV: a trail of tiny bloody footprints. An innocent toddler playing beside her mother's body. Stay tuned for the next riveting thriller in the Taylor Jackso...
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When A Taker Dreams
J. A. JacksonCierra Cantrell has had little experience with men after a painful experience in her life left her too insecure to discover and free the passionate woman within.After following the...
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14
J.T. EllisonA copycat killer. A cold case cracked open. Rediscover this gripping thriller by New York Times bestselling author J.T. Ellison as Lieutenant Taylor Jackson grapples with another t...
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The Proposition
J. A. JacksonHer destiny aligned her against three formidable men! All possessing the power to change her life forever.Janeshia James is confused and bitter about love, but she is not confused ...
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Island of Fire
Lisa McMannThe fate of Artimé is at stakeand an unlikely alliance could redeem itin book three in the New York Times bestselling Unwanteds series.The magical world of Artimé is gone. The Unwa...
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Countdown 1945
Chris WallaceThe #1 national bestselling “riveting” (The New York Times), “propulsive” (Time) behindthescenes account “that reads like a tense thriller” (The Washington Post) of the 116 days le...
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MatchUp
Lee ChildThis “highly recommended” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) collection edited by New York Times bestselling author Lee Child pairs the beloved characters of twentytwo internation...
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The Grand Hotel
J. A. JacksonBrilliant Geeky handsome workaholic Louis La Cour has all the privileges of a successful life. But sometimes looks can be deceiving.His beautiful wife Pearl La Cour feels ignored a...
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Forbidden Realm
Diana Cosby“Diana Cosby is superbly talented.”Cathy Maxwell, New York Times bestselling author For the price of honor, he must walk away from the woman he loves… Orphaned young, a child...
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Seduced by the CEO
Pamela YayeThe man to give her every pleasure All the exquisite things that money can buy are at worldfamous restaurateur Nicco Morretti's fingertips. But he knows he's met his match whe...
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The Viper
J.R. WardA heartwrenching tale of love and betrayal in the Black Dagger Brotherhood world from #1 New York Times bestselling author J. R. Ward.Framed for the grisly murder of his shellan, K...
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The Road to Middle-earth
Tom ShippeyA detailed and fascinating journey to the roots of The Lord of the Rings, by awardwinning Tolkien expert Professor Tom Shippey.The Road to MiddleEarth is a fascinating and accessib...
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Hidden Pleasures
Brenda JacksonAll she has to do is be his lover for a week…And when the man is gorgeous Galen Steele, what woman could possibly say no?Brittany Thrasher has her own hidden motives for accepting ...
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River of No Return
David Riley BertschA Wyoming fishing guide must return to his investigative roots to find his best friend’s girlfriend in this “nonstop adventure and suspenseful pageturner that leaves the reader bre...
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When a Taker Dreams
J. A. JacksonCierra Cantrell has had little experience with men after a painful experience in her life left her too insecure to discover and free the passionate woman within.Her mother, Ada, th...
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Touch of Fate
A.C. ArthurWriting romance novels has ful?lled Deena Lake?eld's deepest fantasies. But the rising author and artgallery heiress still hasn't found the hero in her own life. Until she travels ...
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The Deceiver
J. A. JacksonA Geek, an Angel & the DeceiverA deliciously Romantic, Entertaining Imaginative Spell binding Fresh New novel with something for every reader.A Geek, an Angel & the Deceive...
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Trust But Verify
Karna Small Bodman"Bodman's hardwon information and sheer storytelling talent make this a book to remember.” LEE CHILD, #1 worldwide bestselling author of the Jack Reacher series "Karna B...